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Chocolate Quinoa Crunch Bars

Chocolate Quinoa Crunch Bars – A Guilt-Free Snack Delight

Indulge in these Chocolate Quinoa Crunch Bars, a nutritious and guilt-free snack that's perfect for any time of day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Freezing Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crunchy Base
  • 1 cup Quinoa Soak overnight for best results.
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil Essential for glossy finish and texture.
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate preferred; refined sugar-free brands like Lily’s.

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Fine Mesh Strainer
  • Double Boiler
  • spatula
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the quinoa in a bowl of water for 6-8 hours or overnight. Drain and pat dry.
  2. Toast the soaked quinoa in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-4 minutes until golden and aromatic.
  3. Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil using a double boiler until smooth.
  4. Fold the toasted quinoa into the melted chocolate until evenly coated.
  5. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, pour in the mixture, and spread evenly.
  6. Freeze the pan for about 1 hour until the mixture is firm to the touch.
  7. Slice the bars into desired sizes and store in a sealed container in the freezer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Enjoy these bars straight from the freezer for the best experience. Store in a sealed container for up to 3 months.

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